This Drone Can submerge underwater for Two Months & Launch on Command for Airborne Missions

A small, submersible drone developped at John Hopkins’ research institute’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) can stay submerged for months, and instantly surface and launch on command without leaving a trace.

The drone is fabricated from composite materials and coatings that prevents salt water corrosion. 3D printing enables production of complex, low cost structures necessary to endure the pressure at depths of hundreds of feet, yet be light enough for flight.

In response to the hybrid warfare with the Russian Republic, industries across Ukraine were called to improve the warfighting capabilities of the Army by improving existing hardware and producing innovative concepts that could meet the current and future hybrid challenge. Remotely operated systems and capabilities were high on the agenda, with several remotely controlled weapon stations, turrets, and robotic ground vehicles.